Untreated Coriander (Dhaniya) Seeds For Organic Gardening (धनिया के बीज)

🌿 Coriander Growing Season in India

Green coriander can be grown in almost any season, but it should be protected from heavy rainfall 🌧️❌. Coriander grows best in cool weather and mild temperatures ❄️🌱.

✅ Best sowing season in India:

• October to March (Winter to early summer)
  

🌱 Coriander Seeds Sowing Method

Direct sowing is the best method for coriander ✅.

Avoid transplanting because coriander roots are delicate and transplanting can cause early bolting 🌿❌.

✅ Steps to sow coriander seeds:

1. Choose a pot or grow bag with drainage holes 🪴
   
2. Fill it with light, well-drained soil 🌱
   
3. Sprinkle coriander seeds evenly on the soil surface
   
4. Cover seeds with a thin layer of soil (about 0.5 cm)
   
5. Water gently and keep the soil moist 💧
   

⏳ Germination time: 1–2 weeks 🌱✅

🌿 Green Coriander Plant Care Tips

☀️ Sunlight

Coriander needs 5–6 hours of sunlight daily.

✅ Best: Morning and evening sunlight

⚠️ Avoid harsh afternoon sun in summer.

💧 Water

Water about 1 inch per week.

✅ Keep soil slightly moist

⚠️ Avoid overwatering (can cause root rot).

🌱 Soil

Coriander grows best in light, well-drained soil.

🌡 Temperature

✅ Best growing temperature: 20–30°C

✅ Best germination temperature: 15–24°C

🌿 Fertilizer

Apply organic fertilizer like:

• Vermicompost
  
• Neem cake 🌿✨
  

⚠️ Avoid over-fertilizing (it reduces leaf quality).

🐛 Common pests & diseases

Common issues: Aphids, mildew, leaf hoppers, fungal wilt 🐛🦠

✅ Spray neem oil when early symptoms appear 🌿🛡️

🌿 Coriander Harvest Time

✅ Leaf Harvesting: 40–45 days after sowing 🌱

You can harvest coriander leaves anytime once they grow well.

✅ Seed Harvesting:

Allow plants to flower and set seeds 🌼🌿

Wait until seeds turn brown and dry, then collect them ✅.